The Lycée Français de New York has adopted a project-based learning approach in order to foster a student-centered learning experience. In order to cultivate project-based teaching and learning, The Lycée has developed new schedules for faculty and students and has constructed new creative spaces -- a media lab and a maker space. The project-based learning integrator will provide opportunities for authentic student work within the Lycée and with outside partners. The position will combine teaching, coaching faculty, coordination, and assisting the Lycée in the management of the media lab and maker space.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to the following:

Teaching

Work with the Multimedia Integrator and Maker Integrator to continue to improve curricula and teach courses (grades 3-12) that foster students' 21st century skills.

Develop new early childhood (PreK-2nd grade) curricula that introduce design, media and making skills, for the purpose of integrating with project-based learning efforts in the classroom.

Co-teach alongside homeroom or subject teachers to incorporate project-based learning strategies, as well as skills associated with media or making (PreK -12th grade).

Guide independent study of students , both during the school day, after school, and on weekend half-days.

Plan and lead clubs with the goal of fostering student project-management, media or making skills.

Coaching Faculty

Design, coordinate and provide professional learning opportunities for faculty and staff about the implementation of project-based learning.

Meet with teachers in small groups or one-on-one to assist them in developing project-based units and lessons.

Provide a "tool kit" of consistent resources that teachers can use across subjects and grade levels when designing and implementing projects.

Develop mechanisms for sharing project successes and challenges among the faculty.

Accompany the secondary school faculty as PBL is rolled out in additional levels.

Management of Media Lab and Maker Space

Manage equipment and follow the checkout system for students and faculty.

Assist with scheduling class and individual access to the spaces.

Make purchasing suggestions to Multimedia Integrator and Maker Integrator

Collaborate with the Multimedia Integrator and Maker Integrator to streamline processes such as checkout procedures and training protocols.

Collaborate with the Maker Integrator to maintain safety and emergency procedures and documentation related to the Maker Space.

Chief Personal Characteristics:

Passionate about student-centered learning, project-based learning and the application of media, technology and tinkering to support these methods.

Comfortable with a hands-on approach, the use of hand tools, electronics, physical computing, open source hardware and software, and desktop fabrication.

Experienced as a practitioner and mentor in media and making processes

Level of Language Proficiency

Professional Level

Minimum Education Required

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online by using the link provided, and any required supporting documentation (cover letter and resume) must be uploaded via the application form. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled.

Lycée provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment.